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Should You Study Food Photography?
Are food photography workshops really worth the time, effort and investment? In this blog post I share my honest opinion about who should consider them and who should steer well clear!
The way we live and work has completely changed over the last decade! Whereas before, going into an office from 9-5 was common place, now more and more people - myself included - are working from home full time. In part this is due to the pandemic and the seismic shift it brought about in the workplace. However it is also because with the rise of social media, many more people have had the opportunity to build small creative businesses and work for themselves at home.
Read MoreAs food photographers, food bloggers and food content creators we have to face facts - the social media landscape is changing and with it, how we share content! Where once ‘only’ good photos and delicious recipes were needed to get noticed, we now need to know how to capture great photos, write stellar recipes and film drool-worthy video content - especially short form video content (think TikTok and Instagram Reels) - to ensure we stand out from the crowd!
But creating engaging short form videos, especially at scale and particularly in the food space where lip syncing just won’t do, can feel overwhelming, am I right?! That’s why Silvia and I came up with the idea for the March 2023 London food photography, food styling and reel creation workshop….
Read MoreWant to learn how to create food photography shots full of story and emotion?
Ready to style gatherings and build your portfolio with food, travel, lifestyle and landscape shots?
Then listen up because this special 3-day retreat may be just what you’re after…
Read MoreThis past June, just as we were approaching Midsummer, I travelled to the Finnish countryside to teach at a 5-day advanced food photography, food styling, visual story telling and videography retreat alongside the mega talented, Viola Virtamo!
In today’s blog post I’d love to share the magical experience we had this summer with you!
Read MoreAre you thinking about joining a food photography online course, attending an in person food styling workshop or spending a few days at a food photography retreat, but unsure if it’s worth the investment and time?
If you’re feeling a little overwhelmed by all the choices available to you, then this blog post is just what you’re after. I’ll go over the pros and cons of studying food photography and food styling and outline exactly which learning format could be right for you!
(BTW if you’re just here for the vegan spiced cake recipe, please scroll down, you’ll find it at the end of this blog post!)
Read MoreHow much should I charge for my food photography work? What kind of salary can or should I expect as a food photographer? These are questions I get asked by my ecourse students. mentoring clients and online community every single week! And, I understand why, it’s so confusing to know what to charge when there aren’t any set standards or any clear income guidelines available.
Many of the creatives I work with come to food photography after years in a 9-5 job, where salaries are generally streamlined, transparent and clear. The world of freelance work - especially the world of freelance food photography work (or any photography or creative profession, frankly), is much more muddled when it comes to one’s income. It’s why I wrote this bog post, to inform you what you can expect to make as a food photographer and answer as many of your money questions as I can in the process!
Read MoreIt’s December and officially totally acceptable to start listening to Christmas CDs, put up your Christmas tree, dream of snow and plan your Christmas dinner menu with a vengeance.
Now, the question is, how can you make your Christmas, Hanukkah and other seasonal holiday food photography stand out? How can you create festive food images that will attract the right food photography clients who are eager to find a food photographer that can bring their festive menu to life!
Read MoreI’ve got some super exciting news to share, my brand new FOOD STYLING FOR INSTAGRAM online course launched this week! It’s a short course I created in collaboration with DOMESTIKA all about how to style, photograph, and edit delicious food photos for Instagram, using just your mobile phone!
In this blog post, I wanted to share a little bit more about this online food styling course with you, talk about why and who I created it for and give you a little behind the scenes look at the course’s creation. Are you ready to get stuck in?
Read MoreRestaurant photography is challenging, but also so much fun! The restaurant’s interiors, the hustle and bustle of a sleek restaurant kitchen, the excitement of the diners and the gorgeously plated dishes are what food photographers’ dreams are made of!
Now, you may be wondering how to take your restaurant photography from amateur iPhone shots to amazing professional images. Or perhaps you’re used to shooting in the familiar surroundings of your home and now feel ready to venture out and delve deep into professional restaurant photography.
No matter where you're at, I'd love to share my top 5 restaurant food photography tips with you; my aim is to empower you to step into your restaurant photo shoot with confidence and nail each and every image you take!
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